Branch manager

Fairstone Financial Inc.; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Competitive pay

Generous vacation

Health & dental

Retirement plan

Employee perks

Growth opportunities

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Job summary

Fairstone Financial Inc. in Canada seeks a Branch Manager to lead overall branch profitability, growth opportunities, and a best-in-class customer experience. You will coach staff, implement people strategy, and ensure compliance while acting as an Fairstone ambassador in local communities.

The role requires a college diploma, 3–5 years in finance sales or management, and strong communication and relationship-building skills. Flexible hours and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in finance industry sales or 3–5 years in management
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Self-starter with initiative
• Flexible hours in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead the branch to maximize profitability and growth.
• Develop new opportunities and support client acquisition through multiple channels.
• Create a best-in-class customer experience and welcoming environment.
• Implement people strategy to attract, retain and develop talent.
• Coach team members to meet operational and customer experience expectations.
• Lead change initiatives and cascade information to teams.
• Maintain high employee engagement and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationships

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Time management

Education

College diploma (Business)

Job description

Who we are:

Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig. Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small‑business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers. Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.

A regular day for you will include:

• Reporting to the District Manager, Fairstone Branch Managers are responsible for the following:
• Leading the overall success of the branch by maintaining and optimizing branch profitability
• Growing the business by developing new opportunities and supporting client acquisition through multiple channels
• Creating a best‑in‑class customer experience by creating a welcoming environment for our customers and ensuring all their needs are met.
• Implementing people strategy that attracts, retains and develops talent
• Driving accountability and coaching team members to achieve operational, Developmental and customer experience expectations.
• Leading any change initiative and ensuring all relevant information is cascaded to their teams
• Ensuring high employee engagement and developing individual development plans
• Ensuring all activities are conducted with compliance to governing regulations, internal policies and procedures
• Maintaining high degree of confidentiality of client information and compiling to policies on customer confidentiality
• Acting as a Fairstone ambassador in local communities and projecting a positive company image

Qualifications:

• College diploma preferred (BS/BA with coursework in Business)
• Three to five years of directly related work experience in finance industry sales (consumer finance industry preferred) or three to five years of previous management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship building skills
• Strong communication skills to communicate with all levels of employees, managers and customers
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and listening skills
• Be a self‑starter, proactive and display initiative
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast‑paced environment and managing multiple priorities

What you’ll love about working here:

• Award‑Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
• Compensation Package: Competitive hourly rate plus an incentive plan based on performance.
• Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well‑being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
• Future‑Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location‑based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
• Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
• Family Support: Parental leave top‑up program to help you during life’s big moments.
• Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type: Full time Job Type: Permanent

Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, we offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 255 branches coast to coast. With a long‑established history, we are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank. More at FairstoneBank.ca

Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender

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